It was Homeschool Day at Sea World and I felt so lucky to have heard about it from a wonderful client/friend last week. What an amazing experience for the entire family! It was so easy, so effortless. No heat, no crowds, no being forced to eat yucky, overpriced park food. We just toured around, fed the dolphins, watched the whale show, explored aquariums, and simply played...together. The park staff was so laid back--it actually felt like less of a cattle drive and more like how a visit to a place this magical should be.
It was also really cool to scope out the other homeschooling families in our area. I don't know what I was expecting, but everyone was just so...so...normal. The kids were happy and smiling and well-adjusted and the parents were patient and encouraging and relaxed. What a joy to see all of those families embracing the homeschooling spirit! I had no idea how many there are out there, but this small sampling was quite a decent sized group.
I also had no idea that there is homeschooling "branding." A few shirts today cracked me up. Made me feel like we needed to be one of the "cool kids," too.
I look forward to hopefully doing this again next year. And wow, I just learned about Disney Homeschool Days as well! We're going to be busy. Do you all know of any other events like this we should check out?
(Note, I realize I've been seriously remiss in updating our homeschool blog. Ugh. I should have known I wouldn't be able to keep up with yet another blog. I have been sharing some things via the Creative Mama blog, but perhaps I can try to do some homeschool updates on here every now and then. Perhaps. No promises ;-)
It was also really cool to scope out the other homeschooling families in our area. I don't know what I was expecting, but everyone was just so...so...normal. The kids were happy and smiling and well-adjusted and the parents were patient and encouraging and relaxed. What a joy to see all of those families embracing the homeschooling spirit! I had no idea how many there are out there, but this small sampling was quite a decent sized group.
I also had no idea that there is homeschooling "branding." A few shirts today cracked me up. Made me feel like we needed to be one of the "cool kids," too.
I look forward to hopefully doing this again next year. And wow, I just learned about Disney Homeschool Days as well! We're going to be busy. Do you all know of any other events like this we should check out?
(Note, I realize I've been seriously remiss in updating our homeschool blog. Ugh. I should have known I wouldn't be able to keep up with yet another blog. I have been sharing some things via the Creative Mama blog, but perhaps I can try to do some homeschool updates on here every now and then. Perhaps. No promises ;-)
Her shoes and clothing are like little works of art. I couldn't wait to show them off to you.And then for good measure:
My middle child just yelled down the stairs. I think he really meant it, for this is what I found:
The secret to a happy childhood is indeed a solid foundation. Don't hate me because I'm such a wonderful parent. You could learn a lot from me. You're welcome.
The secret to a happy childhood is indeed a solid foundation. Don't hate me because I'm such a wonderful parent. You could learn a lot from me. You're welcome.
...you're quite literally on the COVER of Midwifery Today Magazine (image from the birth of my beautiful baby girl created by my wonderful friend and fab photographer, Lyndsay--congrats again, Lynds!)...AND...
...the photos *you've* taken at other births are featured throughout the same magazine (including one of another amazing photog and close friend, Mariah). I just had to giggle. It's like the Austin photogs have taken over Midwifery Today ;-). Or maybe Austin just makes birth look that cool.
